who is the best instructor for the MEG in South Florida?

**Monkey** · 9th January 2007, 02:24

does any one have a recommendation?

TordoffR · 9th January 2007, 03:13

Tom Mount doesn't get much closer to you. I believe you'll find he's highly recommended!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 9th January 2007, 03:13

Tom Mount. He uses the Meg as his primary CCR (though he owns, uses and trains for a bunch of them).

Joe · 9th January 2007, 13:19

I dislike the use of comparatives when talking about instructors but I will say that Tom Mount does a great job.

Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith)

does any one have a recommendation?

mikedive · 10th January 2007, 11:51

In my point of view Tom Mount is one of the best instructors on the Meg but I'd also consider Jill and Mark Meadows but I don't know if they still teaching.
Cheers,

caver95 · 10th January 2007, 17:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by mikedive)

In my point of view Tom Mount is one of the best instructors on the Meg but I'd also consider Jill and Mark Meadows but I don't know if they still teaching.
Cheers,

I dont think mark is teaching anymore, but Brad hopsen is very good.
Nick

***USSMEG*** · 10th January 2007, 19:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith)

does any one have a recommendation?

I wouldn't limit myself to just FLA, Yes Tom, and others would be excellent choices. But that said, I know Tom Huff of Northeast Scuba (Chelmsford, Mass) spends a couple of weeks every year at 40 Fathom Grotto (he may be teaching there in FEB) and he in my mind is one of the best in the country, not only on the MEG, but most of the others also.
Look at your timeframe and see who/what training is underway that meets your timetable.

Paul

***USSMEG*** · 10th January 2007, 21:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by USSMEG)

I wouldn't limit myself to just FLA, Yes Tom, and others would be excellent choices. But that said, I know Tom Huff of Northeast Scuba (Chelmsford, Mass) spends a couple of weeks every year at 40 Fathom Grotto (he may be teaching there in FEB) and he in my mind is one of the best in the country, not only on the MEG, but most of the others also.
Look at your timeframe and see who/what training is underway that meets your timetable.

Paul

Just spoke to Tom and he's in FL the first week of April Teaching.

***jradomski*** · 11th January 2007, 09:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith)

does any one have a recommendation?

I don't believe there is such a thing as "best" instructor..

Different instructors have different teaching philosophies, some are very cuddling, others are militaristic.. Different stratagies work with different people.. As hard as an instructor may try accomodate an individual, their normal personality is always going to show through..

Some divers need to be taken command of, others need to have their hands held during training..

A diver that may have trouble with one instructor may do quite well with another.. The best thing to do is get a list of potential instructors, try and find a few of their past students and ask them about the class.. Now choose the one that best fits you..

**Monkey** · 11th January 2007, 15:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

I don't believe there is such a thing as "best" instructor..

Different instructors have different teaching philosophies, some are very cuddling, others are militaristic.. Different stratagies work with different people.. As hard as an instructor may try accomodate an individual, their normal personality is always going to show through..

Some divers need to be taken command of, others need to have their hands held during training..

A diver that may have trouble with one instructor may do quite well with another.. The best thing to do is get a list of potential instructors, try and find a few of their past students and ask them about the class.. Now choose the one that best fits you..

This is the way I do belive I will do it .... Thanks to every one...

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*USSMEG* USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 300	Re: who is the best instructor for the MEG in South Florida? Quote: (Originally Posted by USSMEG) I wouldn't limit myself to just FLA, Yes Tom, and others would be excellent choices. But that said, I know Tom Huff of Northeast Scuba (Chelmsford, Mass) spends a couple of weeks every year at 40 Fathom Grotto (he may be teaching there in FEB) and he in my mind is one of the best in the country, not only on the MEG, but most of the others also. Look at your timeframe and see who/what training is underway that meets your timetable. Paul Just spoke to Tom and he's in FL the first week of April Teaching.
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*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: who is the best instructor for the MEG in South Florida? Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith) does any one have a recommendation? I don't believe there is such a thing as "best" instructor.. Different instructors have different teaching philosophies, some are very cuddling, others are militaristic.. Different stratagies work with different people.. As hard as an instructor may try accomodate an individual, their normal personality is always going to show through.. Some divers need to be taken command of, others need to have their hands held during training.. A diver that may have trouble with one instructor may do quite well with another.. The best thing to do is get a list of potential instructors, try and find a few of their past students and ask them about the class.. Now choose the one that best fits you.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 338	Re: who is the best instructor for the MEG in South Florida? Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) I don't believe there is such a thing as "best" instructor.. Different instructors have different teaching philosophies, some are very cuddling, others are militaristic.. Different stratagies work with different people.. As hard as an instructor may try accomodate an individual, their normal personality is always going to show through.. Some divers need to be taken command of, others need to have their hands held during training.. A diver that may have trouble with one instructor may do quite well with another.. The best thing to do is get a list of potential instructors, try and find a few of their past students and ask them about the class.. Now choose the one that best fits you.. This is the way I do belive I will do it .... Thanks to every one...
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